HYPERBARIC TECHNICIAN, LEVEL I

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Hyperbarics Technician to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:       

Acts as an operator of mono-place (class B) hyperbaric chamber(s).

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients treated at the hyperbaric center.
2. Has a thorough understanding of the approved treatment protocols used in the treatment of patients and supervises the proper application of those protocols.
3. Is able to read and understand operations manuals, treatment tables and schedules.
4. Operates automatic and manual controls to pressurize and depressurize mono-place chambers according to prescribed tables for clinical treatments and research programs and keeps accurate logs and records of the time, pressure, depths, altitudes, etc. of the chamber operations.
5. Provides necessary care which includes, but is not limited to: assisting patients with preparation for diving, assisting in the management of medical emergencies, such as seizures, respiratory and cardiac arrest, and other patient care activities within their scope of practice.
6. Continually monitors patients during treatments to ensure the proper delivery of oxygen, for symptoms of oxygen intolerance, claustrophobia, diabetic reactions, decompression sickness, and gas embolism.
7. Ensures that the chamber logs and treatment records are accurate and complete for each chamber operation.  Knowledge and competence in correctly utilizing any computer program(s) used for record keeping.
8. Is responsible for the cleanliness of the hyperbaric department when on duty.  This includes chamber(s), linen changes and chamber equipment.
9. Under the hyperbaric Technical Director or hyperbaric Technician II, may be required to provide extra help in the wound clinic as needed.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification:  High School graduate or equivalent. Associate’s degree or higher in a science related field.  Must have basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or medical Licensure (EMT-P, CAN, LPN, RN, FNP, PA, MD, DO).  Preferred to be a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN).

Experience:  One year patient care experience, one year hyperbaric experience, diving/medical or health care facility.

Equipment/Technical:  Ability to operate all necessary hyperbaric equipment.  Ability to successfully and competently utilize computer software for operation of department.

Language/Communication:  Ability to encourage group processes.  Also able to be understood easily.

Mathematical Skills:  Moderate to above average.

Mental Capabilities:  Must have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks, with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions.  Has the ability to understand input from the director concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal:  Ability to encourage group process and foster growth in others.

Performance:  Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff.